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SpeedndAccuracy:
Where @thou??
@Jojcanada
Work I guess...
Still waiting o

Haven’t been on this since last year. Apologies

OGIYEN:
hello, u said wrote IELTS ,can you write it over there?

Yes I wrote it in Toronto

aishate:


Hi @jojocanada good day. I sent you a PM as I would like to talk to you about a few things regarding staying back here once I'm done with my program. Please kindly reply thanks.

I thought I responded. Resend if you didn't get it

shinarambo1:

I dont think the type of degree matters with most IT related jobs; except the job type is highly specialized like some careers in software engineering or computer science.

I agree

dippy:



Nice one. I have cbap business analysis professional. What do you think are my chances. Go the study route or just apply. Which schools will also pay for a diploma like course?

Good. I don't know if anyone hired from Nigeria so far. You can try Express entry and the provincial nominations. SINP seems to be on fire now. Else the quickest way to land here physically is as a student. There are a few colleges teaching business analysis but since you have cbap might as well do something different like business intelligence or data modeling. Those are the hottest roles right now.

All the best

jumman:
I tot you said studying in canada does not guarantee getting a good job, but you did get a good job. Anyway thanks for the headsup.

It's not guaranteed. There are tons of people who studied here still on minimum wage. It's a bonus but not guaranteed.

shinarambo1:

I am guessing you have previous experience in IT before taking the program. Scoring max in ielts is also not an ordinary feat. You have really done well for yourselve. Goodluck for the future!

Thanks. Here's the tricky bit. My first degree is in IT however i chose to go the marketing route as my career. I spent 12 working in marketing as an Event Manager before coming to study Project Management. So, yes i had a first degree in IT but you don't need IT experience to work as a project manager. Another lucrative career here is Business Analysis and you need zero IT background for that as well. Your resume and reality are two different things so it's all about packaging

Good people of Nigeria, I haven't posted here in a while. I'm happy to see that many people are still going the route of studies in their quest to live the Canadian dream. Studying here does not guarantee a good job when you graduate but it sure makes it easier to fit into the system. I've said this before, please only study relevant courses where you can get a job.

A little update on my journey. I came in Jan 2015, studied IT project Management at Seneca for 1 year (8 months plus coop). Got a good job in December 2015 before i graduated and I've been working there till now. Got a pay raise so now in the 6 digits but that's not me trying to brag. It took hard work and dedication. I have kept my eyes on the ball.

Even though you are a student, know why you are here. If the goal is to remain here then make sure you have all the information you need early. Don't wait till you finish school to start running from lawyer to lawyer and wasting money. Like i said, i arrived Jan 2015, I completed IELTS in April 2015 (scored maximum points in each area), completed WES by June 2015, applied for Ontario nomination by November 2015, got nominated and have now successfully applied for my PR.

Stay focused, stay informed and study/work hard. I wish everyone success in their journey and a big thanks to all those who responded to my questions and gave advice along the way.

God bless

Omonjoe:
For those that have sucessfully applied and gotten spousal work permit, please can you list the documents you used. Someone is seriously in need of it.

Is change of name mandatory for the woman?

Change of name is not mandatory

my fellow students

congrats to your Mrs, not easy passing these exams here. I already applied for the Ontario PNP, awaiting nomination. my score is over 440 so crossing my fingers that the law bends in my favour or i get nominated this month.
I love the location, ontario is close to a lot of places. Different flights to tons of countries and pretty affordable. i've been doing a lot of travelling (i know i should be saving too).

I'm glad things are working out and wish you a fab 2016. Let's keep in touch and keep helping people achieve the Canadian dream.Regards to your wife.

saxywale:

You should easily be nominated for the Ontario pnp program. I know they have been active in selecting people with just over 400 points, and 80k is excellent pay for Ontario considering the fact that houses are cheaper and it's more urban than any other province. Also. my favourite; Nigeria is not so faraway from Ontario when compared to the western provinces

we're hopeful that with the new govt, the scores will come down drastically or more points be awarded to international students. so we might see a lot of people receiving ITA for PR this quarter.

all the best with your masters, you still have a little way to go. but study hard. i got 4.0 out of 4.0 GPA so that really helped me.

sholay2011:

Oh boy....eh eh. This is God's blessing o. $80k per annum??

BTW, I just resumed Masters study last year Sept...what do you mean things are about to change quickly with respect to PR? Thanks.

Thanks.... yup seems like such a long time ago. you guys were so helpful. God has been faithful. E remain to collect PR and buy house. my hubby has also settled here so we good.

How's your end?

saxywale:

congrats jojcanada. indeed, time flies fast. I remember back then you were making enquiries on this forum about changing your UK driver's license to an Ontario license. All the best.

Happy new year people. I haven't been on here in a while. Life in Canada has been so fast. I just want to encourage everyone that with hard work and God you will succeed. I did an 8 months programme at Seneca college and a 4 month coop (Jan - dec 2015). My first job which started in Dec is as an IT Project Manager earning over $80k per annum. Stay focused and you can do it too, do not try to cut corners or beat the system. Canada is a land of opportunities and with God's grace and handwork the sky is your limit.

I just thought to encourage all those aspiring to come, the new comers and those who have finished studying. Get on the express entry pool as soon as possible because things are about to change pretty quickly.

God bless you all and have a beautiful year in Canada

I still use my maiden name and we applied together. We used a joint account which has both our names.

lavivaavril:
Happy new year guys, pls I need help. I recently got married and I'm yet to do change of name. My husband is the principal applicant but we plan on using all our accounts collectively as pof even though the required sum is available in one of the accounts. My question here is that, can we both apply as a couple as we have different surnames on our accounts? I used my maiden name to register for the ielts because that's what I hav on my passport. Can my marriage certificate surfice if I upload it on th EE site? I am currently evaluating my degree and preparing for the ielts.

Yes you need both, IELTS and ECA from WES. WES is world education services

opilekzy:
hello house, how do one go about the express entry application? do i need to write ielts test b4 applying? and whats d full meaning of WES? do i need my language test and certified by ECA b4 submitting my application? pls i need help from all the gurus on this thread. thank u.
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Well i don't have kids yet and I was advised not to apply with spouse so I didn't. He however applied the week I entered canada and was granted. I think it depends on you being able to prove you will leave Canada at the end of your studies. Try this other threat you may get better advice there https://www.nairaland.com/2035081/travelling-canada-part-7

Best of luck. Canada is a beautiful place

pes08:


@jojcanada and anybody that can help pls I'm thinking of applying for PGD in Accounting in Canada, I have 2 kids that are below 2 years and I don't want to leave them in Nigeria. My hubby plan to stay in Nigeria and come visiting anytime. Is there a chance of being granted visa if I applied with my babies. I read from ur thread that ur husband has been granted visa after few days...can my hubby apply as my dependant when I get there even though he doesn't plan to stay or it must be visit visa. I m very much particular about my babies.

Express entry

MrBLING:


What do you mean EE?

6th draw over - 453 points - 1637 invites



« on: March 27, 2015, 08:06:53 pm »
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #6 – March 27, 2015

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to section 10.3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, gives the annexed Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System (March 27, 2015).

Ottawa, March 27, 2015

Chris Alexander
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence Under the Express Entry System (March 27, 2015)
Determination — number of invitations

1. (1) For the purposes of paragraph 10.2(1)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the number of invitations that may be issued during the period beginning on March 27, 2015 and ending on March 28, 2015 is 1,637.
Required rank

(2) Foreign nationals who, on March 27, 2015 at 23:59:47 UTC, have been assigned a total of 453 points or more under the Comprehensive Ranking System that is set out in the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System, as published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on December 1, 2014 and as amended from time to time, occupy the rank required to be invited to make an application for permanent residence.

See previous instructions respecting invitations

6th draw over - 453 points - 1637 invites



« on: March 27, 2015, 08:06:53 pm »
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #6 – March 27, 2015

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to section 10.3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, gives the annexed Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System (March 27, 2015).

Ottawa, March 27, 2015

Chris Alexander
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence Under the Express Entry System (March 27, 2015)
Determination — number of invitations

1. (1) For the purposes of paragraph 10.2(1)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the number of invitations that may be issued during the period beginning on March 27, 2015 and ending on March 28, 2015 is 1,637.
Required rank

(2) Foreign nationals who, on March 27, 2015 at 23:59:47 UTC, have been assigned a total of 453 points or more under the Comprehensive Ranking System that is set out in the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System, as published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on December 1, 2014 and as amended from time to time, occupy the rank required to be invited to make an application for permanent residence.

See previous instructions respecting invitations

Much better.

Thanks guys. I've tried and tried they have said no a million times. . I will write letter to explain and attaché copy of employment letter.

This is one of the big four telcos run like a one man bizness. Nuff said.

JesusDWay:
Mi

The number of years you need to get the highest point for work experience is 6years, so, you can do the math yourself. I actually think it's best you get the letter

Hi guys,

I am ready to build my EE profile but I have a previous employer who has stated they will 'never' give me reference because I didn't resign properly. It accounts for 3 years of my 9 years work experience. Do I leave it out completely? Please advice

His current visa is valid for the duration of his passport. For OWP, off the top of my head, it's proof of marriage, funds, medical and home ties I believe.